Whonnock News

1 Published by the Whonnock Community Association with financial support from the Whonnock Foundation Whonnock news Spring 2016. Generous Contribution We thank the Whonnock Foundation for their generous contribution toward the cost of printing and mailing of this and future issues of Whonnock news . From the President It's wonderful starting a New Year and anticipating spring. Annual Easter Egg Hunt We're looking forward to our spring activities and the As usual our Easter Egg Hunt on warmer weather. Easter Sunday, March 27th will start at Our Remembrance Day gathering was wonderful. More 1:00 PM sharp. Rain or shine! of our neighbours are joining us every year close to 200 The Easter Bunny is looking for enjoyed the ceremony put on by Phil Johnson and Tom volunteers to do some very rewarding Brent.

2 We're hoping to have the use of the Centre this year assignments for the event. for even more displays of memorabilia from the First and Second World Wars. If you are willing to hop along please call Shelley at 604-462-1881. On Sunday March 27 the Easter Bunny visits and we have such a good time. The little ones have so much fun looking for Easter Eggs. We're hoping for a sunny day! One Book Whonnock has their annual get together, Sun- day April 5th for all those people who read Paris 1919. It's an interesting book, especially if you like history. Spring Outside Raffle Our Volunteer Dinner is on April 17th. It's wonderful The Whonnock Community Association is holding a getting together and celebrating all the special people that spring raffle with some great prizes to help us enjoy make our community vibrant.

3 Our children happily receive the great outdoors here in the Whonnock area, includ- the majority of these peoples' efforts. We also are excited ing a Custom Wood Adirondack Bench, a Wheel Barrel about recognizing a Volunteer of the Year at the dinner. full of gardening equipment, and a Propane Patio We are having a raffle to raise funds for our association. Heater. Since we no longer look after the booking of weddings, our Money raised will go towards supporting our commu- funds are shrinking. We always want to have money on nity activities such as the annual Bursary and cost of hand to fund all our worthwhile activities. The Raffle prizes this newsletter. are fabulous. Tickets are available at the Post Office, Feed Store and Our secretary is sending out a reminder e-mail of the WCA from some members of the Association.

4 For more meetings. We'd love to see more of you at this time Third information or to buy tickets please call Noreen at 604. Thursday of the month at 7:30 PM. We hope to meet more of 462-8557. you. Our Annual General Meeting is held in May. I wish you all the best of the New Year and thank you for all you do for our community. Sandra Rossington This issue of Whonnock news was prepared and edited by Noreen Woods and produced by Fred Braches The Whonnock Community Association meets on the 3rd Thursday of each month, 7:30 pm, at Whonnock Lake Centre 2 Whonnock news | Spring 2016. Dates to Remember Annual Easter Egg Hunt Sunday March 27th Easter Egg Hunt . Whonnock Lake One Book Whonnock Gathering Tuesday April 5th Thornhill Hall Thornhill Annual Plant Swap Sunday April 17th Thornhill Hall Lakeside Preschool WCA Annual Volunteer Appreciation Located on beautiful Whonnock Lake in the Whonnock Dinner Lake Centre, this bright well-equipped preschool offers a Sunday, April 17th Whonnock Lake variety of experiences for 3-to-5-year-olds.

5 Centre Our aim is to provide each child with exciting and stimu- Annual General Meeting WCA lating experiences in a warm and relaxed atmosphere. Thursday May 19th Whonnock Lake For ongoing registration phone Mrs. Kilsby at 604-462-0026. Centre. to reserve your child's space in one of our programs. Web site: < >. E-mail: Whonnock Community Association Bursary Whonnock The Whonnock Community Association awards a deserv- Elementary ing student an annual bursary of $1000. School For those students interested in our Bursary and who qualify by having lived in the Whonnock area for at least 2 For information about Whonnock Elementary and upcom- years, please see below for our criteria. ing events please visit the school's Web site at < Whonnock - >. First we look at the student's marks which must show a commitment to furthering their education at col- lege, trade school or university.

6 Montessori Corner Secondly we assess financial need. The Montessori Corner is a private educational organiza- Thirdly we look for a student's history of volunteering tion. We offer preschool and kindergarten programs in two either in the community, the school or other worthy different locations, Websters Corners and Whonnock . cause. For more information visit < >, e- Please check with your school counsellor during the fall mail or call Ms. Debora Vieira semester for more information. at 604-462-1400. If you have an interest in serving on this committee please call Noreen Woods at 604-462-8557. The time commitment is minimal and the satisfaction is great, knowing you are First Whonnock Scouts helping a student on their road to future success. 1st Whonnock Scouts would like to thank the community for their continued sup- port.

7 Our bottle drive fund raisers ensure our Scouts, Cubs and Beavers are able to Byrnes Bursary participate in special events and camping. The Whonnock Foundation's Byrnes Bursary program As with any great association, the volun- grants amounts of up to $2,000 per four-month period to teer parents make the program successful. students from east Maple Ridge enrolled in a college, uni- With the rising cost of fuel and busy versity, trade school or other post-secondary establishment schedules our parents are finding it dif- with a proven record of good performance in post-secondary ficult to commit to driving the neighbour- education. hood to collect donations. For more about the Whonnock Foundation and the terms of To compensate and help the community reference of the Byrnes Bursary visit: < continue supporting our kids please feel free to call our bot- > tle drive coordinator, A.

8 Hawrysh 604 773 9757, for a pickup E-mail: > of your donation. Published by the Whonnock Community Association, Box 134, Whonnock , , V2W 1V9. Whonnock news | Spring 2016 3. Music In Me! Studio Teaching a variety of programs and musical styles based on the individual student's preferences and musical goals. Classical music Contemporary styles (Pop, Jazz & Blues). Recreational music (chording, play by ear, improvise) One Book Whonnock Recital & Festival opportunities This year's One Book Whonnock ' book is a big one! The Exams (for interested students, practical & theory exams) time to start reading is NOW! Thirty seven neighbours have Call Eleanor Tracey at 604-287-6963 or email eleanor. already signed up to read it. Get a copy of Paris 1919 by Margaret MacMillan and immerse Website: yourself in the intrigues that followed the First World War.

9 Answer two questions: How has reading this book helped you under- Whonnock Tops stand more recent world events? Local #4522 Do you have personal stories of the impact on TOPS is a nonprofit organization that helps members to im- your family of World War I and its aftermath or your prove their health and well being. We meet at the Wildwood family's life in 1919? We'd love you to submit these Fellowship Church Mondays at 6:30 pm. stories beforehand so we can display them at the gathering. Come and visit with us - we have fun and successful weight loss. Phone Carolyn , 604-462-1213, or Lori Button, 604-463- Tell us you are coming to the gathering to discuss the book 7355, for more info. - Tuesday April 5, 2016 at Thornhill Hall. Please register by e-mailing We will then send you For information on other chapters in Maple Ridge phone details for the evening.

10 Thelma at 604-467-5601. Would you like to organize One Book Whonnock ' next year? Lots of help available from those who have been doing it - 4-H club but it's time for someone new to bring their ideas and take The Otter Llama 4-H club has added the leadership. poultry and Cloverbuds! For questions or ideas about One Book Whonnock ' for this The 4-H motto is to learn to do by go- year or next, talk to Jean at 604-462-7341. ing . Watch the One Book Whonnock Web site for updates: <one- Come and learn about animals, meet >. new people, go to fairs and become a more confident young person all while having fun. Whonnock Walkers We meet in Maple Ridge. Join us Monday, Wednesday and Friday Cloverbuds (junior 4-H) ages 6-8 (as of January 1st) mornings at 9:15 for a friendly, one-hour walk.